The Big Catch
This life-sized sculpture allows us to detach from the normal constraints of time to delve into the soul of the fisherman. This sculpture serve as a tribute to the men and women who had their lives forged by the enduring culture of our Gig Harbor fishing community
Completed 2014
Materials: Bronze and Patina
Sculpture: Douglas Granum
Fabrication & 3D Printing: Form 3D
Casting & Patina: 2 Ravens Studio
Location: Harbor History Museum, Gig Harbor (see map below)
Project Team
Douglas Granum
Douglas Granum
This is not work; but is truly a labor of love. While I am the artist, none of this could not have been accomplished without the help of a number of organizations and individuals.
David Wright
David Wright
David Wright is a multi talented urban designer,landscape architect and artist/illustrator of the built, everyday, and inner environments. David brings concepts, schematics, and plans to life.
2 Ravens Studio
2 Ravens Studio
As an art foundry, Two Ravens Studio produces sculptures for artists working in stone, wood and clay and a variety of other mediums. We create of art for public display and private residences, as well as custom architectural fixtures.
Scott Norris
Scott Norris
With over 20 years of making interactive things, Scott brings unique technical and design skills to the team. He makes sure that the whole world can see our work.
Form 3D Foundry
Form 3D Foundry
Grounded in traditional artistic principals, the Form 3D team is committed to exploring, embracing and utilizing technology to propel sculptural advancements.
The Big Catch was inspired by a 1909 photo from Ashael Curtis--one of the great documentarian photographers of in Pacific Northwest history. The statue was gifted to the History Museum in Gig Harbor as a symbol of the strength of, and in tribute to, the countless families who have come from all over the world to pursue the magnificent salmon, bringing with them the skills and courage to fulfill their dreams.
We want the lines and wrinkles and hollows, the human face is as boundless as the oceans this man sailed upon. It is my wish to capture to catch the often impenetrable mysteries of this man, of all men, to snatch this moment from history and yield up his very real life.
"The Big Catch" bronze statue is part of a revitalization effort in the Gig Harbor community to embrace their fishing past and honor their fishing community.
Big Catch Statue
The Big Catch can be found at the entrance to the Harbor History Museum in Gig Harbor, WA.
The Big Catch Links
The mission of the Harbor History Museum is to create opportunities to experience the heritage of the greater Gig Harbor communities. Our vision is to be the cornerstone that provides a gathering place and a sense of identity for our community.
HONORING THE LEGACY, PAST AND PRESENT, OF ALL SALMON FISHERMEN. The Big Catch Facebook page is a great resource for the story of the Big Catch and a wonderful photo gallery.
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